Organic Beef Smash Burgers

🍔 Organic Beef Smash Burgers with Thin Onions & Melted Cheese

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb organic ground beef (80/20 blend works best for juiciness)

• 4 gluten-free burger buns, sliced

• 1 large sweet onion, very thinly sliced

• 4 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your favorite melty cheese)

• 2–3 tbsp Hunt’n Buddy All Purpose Seasoning

• 2 tbsp butter (or ghee for dairy-free)

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)

• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients

• Divide beef into 4 loose balls (don’t pack too tightly — helps keep them tender).

• Season each ball generously with Hunt’n Buddy All Purpose Seasoning.

• Slice onions very thin — paper-thin if possible.

2. Heat the Blackstone

• Preheat on medium-high heat until hot.

• Lightly oil the surface with avocado oil.

3. Toast the Buns

• Spread butter on the cut sides of the buns.

• Place buns cut-side down on the griddle until golden brown, then set aside.

4. Smash the Burgers

• Place a beef ball onto the hot griddle.

• Top with a small handful of onions immediately.

• Using a heavy spatula or burger press, press the beef very flat (smash!) so onions press into the meat.

• Cook 2–3 minutes without moving to get a deep crust.

5. Flip & Melt

• Flip the patty so onions are now on the bottom.

• Immediately add cheese on top of the meat.

• Cover with a melting dome (or upside-down metal bowl) for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and onions are slightly caramelized underneath.

6. Assemble

• Place burger patty on the toasted gluten-free bun.

• Add any desired toppings and sauces.

• Serve hot with fries or a side salad.

💡 Blackstone Tip: For extra flavor, toss a little extra Hunt’n Buddy Seasoning on the onions as they cook for that sweet-savory crust.